South Fulton's city council approved a $62,700 contract Tuesday that will provide annual physicals and counseling for its 193 firefighters.
The men and women working to keep you alive in case of a fire, face a multitude of health risks of their own, even after flames are extinguished
The city hopes this new health initiative will help fire employees catch health concerns before it's too late.
South Fulton Deputy Fire Chief Sterling Jones tells FOX 5's Alex Whittler this new program is unique because it will include mental health screenings.
He says he hopes this heightened focus on firefighters' wellbeing--inside and out--will encourage other departments to invest in something similar.
Every day men and women put themselves at risk to water down blazes, no matter how daunting the size.